The delayed September U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report landed with the calmer inflation readings markets were hoping for. Core PCE—the Fed’s favored gauge—slowed to 2.8% year over year, with monthly price pressures broadly in line with expectations, reinforcing the case that disinflation remains intact despite autumn volatility. The delay …
Read More »Global Markets 2025: A Year of Explosive Gains, Collapsing Giants, and a High-Stakes Setup for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, global markets are heading toward one of the most dramatic year-ends in recent memory. While U.S. equities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies are delivering historic gains, the U.S. dollar and oil are suffering deep, structural declines. The shift is driven by a powerful trifecta: expectations …
Read More »Canada’s Jobless Rate Falls to 16-Month Low as Part-Time Hiring Surges
Canada’s labour market delivered a major upside surprise in November, with the unemployment rate dropping sharply to 6.5%, its lowest level since July 2024, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The unexpected improvement was driven by a 53,600 net increase in employment, fueled almost entirely by a 63,000 surge …
Read More »Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery Studios and Streaming Arm in Landmark $72 Billion Deal
Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and its streaming division in a $72 billion deal, cementing the streaming pioneer’s control over one of Hollywood’s most storied entertainment empires. The agreement, announced Friday, concludes a weeks-long bidding battle in which Netflix ultimately prevailed with an …
Read More »Eurozone Growth Revised Higher, Supporting Case for ECB Pause
The eurozone economy expanded slightly faster than initially estimated in the third quarter, a development that reinforces expectations the European Central Bank will keep interest rates on hold in the near term. Revised Eurostat data released Friday showed that GDP in the 20-country bloc grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter between July and …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Bulk of Rebound Gains Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin edged lower on Friday but retained most of its strong mid-week recovery, as traders stayed focused on expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and awaited crucial inflation figures. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.1% at $92,146.6 by 01:59 ET (05:59 GMT). Earlier in the week, …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Ukraine Stalemate and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market
Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Friday, pausing after the previous session’s gains, as stalled diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and rising confidence in a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut underpinned sentiment. As of 21:56 ET (02:56 GMT), Brent crude futures for February delivery slipped …
Read More »Dow Jones extends its gains 5/12/2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) extended its gains on Wall Street, reaching a high of 48,131. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: The 50-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) continues to support the prevailing upward trend and provides additional positive momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also delivering positive signals, …
Read More »CAD Moves Along a Descending Trendline 5/12/2025
A gradual downward trend dominated USD/CAD movements, with the pair reaching a low of 1.3925. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: The simple moving averages continue to apply downward pressure, while the pair trades along a steep descending trend line—both reinforcing the bearish structure. Likely Scenario: As long as the price …
Read More »GBP is gaining ground against USD 5/12/2025
The British pound (GBP/USD) recorded a notable surge, posting strong gains yesterday near 1.3390. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: Simple moving averages continue to provide positive momentum, reinforcing the ongoing upward movement, supported further by positive divergence signals on the Relative Strength Index (RSI). As long as daily trading holds …
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